London merchant and director of the East India Company. Known as both Josiah and James. Ran the Anchor Brewery 1670 (possibly 1666) -1693. Master of the Brewers Company in 1693.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Josiah Child / James Child
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Anchor Brewery
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